Each year, we take part in celebrations for the International Day of the Midwife. This year, RCM Northern Ireland did a midwife takeover of the Stormont parkrun which was attended by the Health Minister of Northern Ireland alongside other MLAs.

Each year, we try to provide you with a really exciting mixture of webinars to help inspire, inform and promote collaboration. This year, we hosted 29 webinars and have a selection of these available on our website for you to catch up with: https://t.co/vCH0CX5Lad

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This year for Black History Month, we released both a #proudtobe campaign alongside some Herstory highlights to shine a light on the inspiring people within our midwifery community.

For our tenth day of highlights across the year, we're taking a look back at the release of our updated perinatal mental health roadmap. Learn more: https://t.co/NfyT3eSzIf

As 16 Days comes to a close, our commitment does not end. Violence against women and girls is unacceptable – in maternity care and beyond. #HumanRightsDay #EndVAWG

As part of this year's commitment to #16DaysofActivism, we hosted a webinar with speakers Payzee Mahmod and Cavell. This was an unmissable session on coercive control, domestic abuse, and supporting survivors. You can watch it back here:

We have responded to Baroness Amos’ interim report on maternity services, calling for urgent action on safe staffing and proper investment after the review highlighted systemic failings across maternity care. Head to our website to read more: https://t.co/6JXmFEhSPv

We had another incredibly successful St. David's Day conference this year in Cardiff. We have already announced the theme for 2026, 'Stronger together: Building our RCM Cymru community'. Head to our website for more information: https://t.co/dsfAeIgYog

Losing a baby leaves families lost and terrified. As an MSW and bereavement advocate, Racheal Crane spoke at Parliament last week to say they should never face that pain alone. Read more here: https://t.co/78G1vWHJ4B #BabyLossAwareness #MaternityCare #RCM

We are over the moon to be able to announce that we now have a branch in every health board in Scotland for the first time with Elgin Borders and Orkney now established! We're very excited to see what 2026 brings for RCM Scotland.

After embarking on the research prioritisation project last year, this year our Research team announced the top ten research priorities! Join us on 10 January 2026 to learn more about how best to develop fundable research following these priorities: https://t.co/6YLI0A5rkZ

Gender based violence takes many forms, including FGM, forced marriage, honour-based violence. Midwives must be alert and culturally informed #EndFGM #16DaysofActivism

Through representing you when it matters, we have managed to win over £1.5 million for members in damages this year! Head to our website for more information on member benefits, to learn about how we advocate for you and to sign up today: https://t.co/JgewxTbf0d

🏥 The minimum wage rise announcement in the Budget shines a spotlight on a bigger issue: NHS pay is still falling behind 📉 Out-of-date NHS pay bands no longer reflect even the legal national minimum wage. Read more: https://t.co/q8dyOHYWB2

The next live in our Students series will take place on 12 December at 12:00. Join us to gain professional advice and guidance from a student, lecturer and a clinical education midwife on how you keep fuelling your fire as you progress through your studies. Lacking motivation?

📉 The Nursing and Midwifery's workforce data released this week shows a worrying slowdown in midwifery workforce growth. Without proper staffing, safe maternity care is at stake. Read our response here: https://t.co/PF0lvQkY6h

As we continue to observe the #16DaysofActivism for violence against women and girls, we wanted to share with you some of our top tips for assisting women experiencing domestic abuse and helping them to make a disclosure. https://t.co/nBGG5YTA3i

What does CPD in a world of generative AI look like for midwives today? Early responses show a real range of experiences I’d love to hear from even more midwives across the UK. You’re quiet over there in Wales and Northern Ireland! Take part here: https://t.co/lTcCRlQVDv

We ran our very successful Syndeo leadership programme again this year with eight programmes taking place across three countries and two channel islands. Bookings for 2026 are now open: https://t.co/lg8YdiZ61Y

We were over the moon to welcome so many of you back to our SMiLe conference this year! It was another packed programme of inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and an appearance from Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. https://t.co/XC9licl1Gz